[jackie Obrian]

Hi,

I went out xmas shopping and felt so out of source that I was that close to cheating. I didn't want a set back so went into the nearest drug store and got the atkins day break bars that say they are fine for all phases (i'm on induction).

I know they affect everyone different and may stall people but in my desperate state it was the best I get where I was without cheaing and knocking myself out of ketoss for 2-3 days.

So my question is, how on earth are they calculating the net carbs-here is what the box says:

Calories 150
Total fat 7g, sat fat 5g, trans fat 0g
Total carb 16g, dietary fibre 8g, sugars 0g, sugar alcohols 1g
Protein 12 g

They say 1g net carbs in each bar, I thought net carbs were carb - fibre so this would actually be 8g net carbs not 1?

Can anyone shed any light? I'll be disappointed if atkins have pulled a fast one!

Thanks